Subverting fashion with a childlike heart: Illustrator Prudence

When it comes to local Hong Kong creative works, Chocolate Rain is definitely a childhood memory (or an Instagram post to revisit!) for many. Founder Prudence has been using whimsical, childlike designs since 2000 to transform environmental protection, art, and positive energy into dreamlike exhibitions and handmade products. But did you know? This "Top Ten Outstanding Young Designers" is actually a down-to-earth girl who loves wearing loose clothing and jokingly says she's "not qualified to wear a cheongsam" ?

「我沒有38-24-36，但我現在敢穿旗袍了！」

Prudence once felt she wasn't "skinny enough" to pull off the curves of a traditional cheongsam, but later discovered—"Chinese aesthetics can take many forms!" This statement is practically a gift to all women who are held hostage by the "standard body shape"! In many people's minds, designers should be the kind who wear black clothes, have a cold face, and speak in a mysterious way , but Prudence is the complete opposite— cheerful, genuine, and always smiling , even her clothing style is mainly comfortable and loose , and she hates being restricted by clothes.

Her transformation is incredibly inspiring: from self-doubt to confidently rocking a modernized cheongsam, proving that fashion rules are meant to be broken. Her designs now often feature a fusion of Chinese and Western tailoring, allowing women of all body types to find their own "golden years."

📹 Want to gain a deeper understanding of Prudence 's mindset transformation ? Don't miss his interview video, where he personally shares how he found his own "golden age" !

「《花樣年華》？我一直覺得自己沒有資格穿，因為沒有『38、24、36』的身材條件。但現在穿上這身衣服，我對自己充滿信心。原來中式旗袍可以有這麼多不同的演繹方式。」

Prudence's story teaches us that true fashion isn't about conforming to others' standards, but about being true to yourself. Whether it's a cheongsam, a haute couture gown, or everyday wear, as long as you dress confidently, you are the most beautiful sight. ✨

"It turns out that clothes are not a constraint, but wings that allow the soul to be freer." — This is probably the best fashion gift Prudeau has given us!

Have you ever tried a style of clothing that you were too afraid to try before, but later fell in love with?